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Packaging Technology

Paper and packaging companies have been largely driven by output volume. However, this is no longer sufficient, and new business models and processes can illustrate a successful path into the future. Many organizations are aiming to design a system that better balances demand with production, focuses on profitability, and can also yield a more efficient operations and control system. This transformation requires real-time digital information and control in a digital paper and packaging enterprise.

(Press Release) -Komori America Corporation and KomCan, Inc. announced today that The Ellis Group, an Ontario-based packaging services company, has installed an eight-color Lithrone GX40 (GLX840) press equipped with full UV and logistics capabilities. The Ellis Group chose the press for its speed, waste reduction and robust inspection system that ensures defect-free printing.

HARTSVILLE, SC, Sept. 22, 2015 (Globe Newswire) -Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has expanded its line of FlatStack® paperboard tier sheets to include FlatStack® UltralightTM, a value-priced alternative to lightweight gypsum and paperboard sheets.

"The new Ultralight option offers our customers exceptional performance for a great price," said Michael Krawson, account manager for sheets. "Plus, it comes straight from our paper mills, meaning we can assure consistency in quality and security of supply."

SAN FRANCISCO, 21 September 2015 (RISI) - US Corrugated is partnering with Los Angeles-based distributor Oak Paper Products in its large new $30 million, 2 billion ft2/yr corrugated box plant in Santa Fe Springs, CA, which is now starting up.

The new partner is a major California distributor of stock boxes and other packaging materials through its Acorn Paper Products subsidiary and also has small corrugated sheet plant in the Los Angeles area, AMD Packaging & Display.

Graphic Packaging International, Inc. (GPK) will be exhibiting at Pack Expo Las Vegas from September 28-30, 2015 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company will showcase its latest packaging and machinery solutions at this year's event, including an unprecedented three machines with a variety of features and benefits to address the most challenging packaging automation issues.

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